CUHP Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026

CUHP has released Employment Notice No. 001/2026 for 25 teaching faculty posts across Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor levels. Candidates with a Master's degree (55% marks) plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. can apply online through the CU Chayan portal. Last date to apply is 27 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month depending on the position.

Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 25 Posts

Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), located in Dharamshala, District Kangra, has invited online applications for 25 teaching positions across 18 departments and centres. This recruitment covers 17 regular posts (6 Professor, 5 Associate Professor, 6 Assistant Professor), 6 lien vacancy posts, and 2 leave vacancy posts on contract basis. Departments range from Animal Science, Computer Science, and Law to Kashmir Studies, Yoga, and Visual Arts. Applications are accepted only through the CU Chayan portal managed by UGC, making this a fully online recruitment drive.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

A. Regular Vacancies (17 Posts)

• Animal Science: 1 Professor (OBC-01, PwD-OH)
• Computer Science & Informatics: 1 Associate Professor (SC-01, PwD-VH)
• Disaster Management: 1 Associate Professor (OBC-01) + 2 Assistant Professor (OBC-01, SC-01)
• Education: 1 Assistant Professor (EWS-01)
• HPKV Business School: 1 Professor (OBC-01)
• History: 1 Professor (EWS-01)
• Law: 1 Associate Professor (ST-01) + 3 Assistant Professor (UR-02, SC-01)
• Mathematics: 1 Associate Professor (EWS-01)
• New Media: 1 Professor (OBC-01)
• Political Science: 1 Associate Professor (SC-01, PwD-VH)
• Kashmir Studies: 1 Professor (UR-01)
• Yoga: 1 Professor (SC-01)

Regular Vacancies Total: 6 Professor + 5 Associate Professor + 6 Assistant Professor = 17 posts

B. Lien Vacancies (6 Posts)

• Computer Engineering & Robotics: 1 Assistant Professor (UR-01)
• Economics: 1 Associate Professor (OBC-01)
• Library & Information Sciences: 1 Assistant Professor (OBC-01)
• Punjabi & Dogri: 1 Associate Professor (EWS-01)
• Sanskrit: 1 Assistant Professor (UR-01)
• Visual Arts: 1 Assistant Professor (EWS-01)

C. Leave Vacancies - Contract Basis (2 Posts)

• Computer Science & Informatics: 1 Assistant Professor (UR-01)
• Library & Information Sciences: 1 Assistant Professor (UR-01)

Note: Leave vacancy posts are purely on contract basis and are not likely to be regularized if the incumbent returns.

Who Can Apply?

For Professor (Academic Level-14):

• You need a Ph.D. in the relevant subject with published work of high quality
• Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in a university or research institution
• At least 10 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
• A total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix II, Table 2)

For Associate Professor (Academic Level-13A):

• Ph.D. in the relevant subject
• Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade)
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience
• At least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
• A total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018

For Assistant Professor (Academic Level-10):

• Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned subject
• Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC/CSIR, or hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations
• As per UGC Amendment Regulations 2021, Ph.D. is not mandatory for Assistant Professor positions
• A 5% relaxation in marks is available for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwBD candidates

Specific qualification requirements for Disaster Management, Law, Computer Engineering & Robotics, and Kashmir Studies are detailed in Annexures 1-4 of the notification.

Age Limit

• There is no specific age limit mentioned in this notification for teaching positions.
• Age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules for reserved categories.

Salary

• Professor: Academic Level-14, salary of Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month
• Associate Professor: Academic Level-13A, salary of Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 per month
• Assistant Professor: Academic Level-10, salary of Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules
• Leave vacancy appointees will be paid fixed monthly remuneration as per Clause 13 of UGC Regulations 2018

Application Fee

• UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS: Rs. 1,750 (Rs. 250 processing fee + Rs. 1,500 examination fee)
• SC / ST / PwD / Women (all categories): Rs. 1,500 (Processing fee exempted, Rs. 1,500 examination fee only)
• Payment mode: Online through CU Chayan portal
• Application fee is non-refundable at any stage

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Academic/Research Score Evaluation: Your eligibility will be assessed based on your Academic/Research Score as per Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018. This includes your academic qualifications, teaching experience, research publications, and other scholarly contributions.
2. Shortlisting: For Assistant Professor positions, a maximum of 30 candidates per vacancy will be shortlisted for interview based on their combined academic and research scores. For each additional vacancy in the same discipline and category, 15 more candidates are added.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear before a Selection Committee. The final selection is based on your performance in the interview.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates are required at the time of interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the CU Chayan portal at curec.samarth.ac.in.
2. Register yourself with your email address and mobile number.
3. Complete your profile by filling in all academic and professional details.
4. Browse vacancies and find the CUHP Employment Notice No. 001/2026.
5. Click Apply and fill in the additional application details if required.
6. Upload legible copies of all relevant documents, certificates, and publications.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Preview and submit your application.
9. You can apply for multiple posts, but each application requires a separate fee payment.

For any technical issues, contact: technical@hpcu.ac.in

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 27 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned subjects at the undergraduate and postgraduate level as per the approved curriculum
• Prepare lesson plans, course materials, question papers, and evaluation rubrics
• Conduct and supervise research projects, guide M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars
• Evaluate student assignments, dissertations, and examination papers
• Publish research papers in peer-reviewed and UGC-listed academic journals
• Participate in university committees, academic bodies, and administrative duties as assigned
• Mentor students in academic, career, and personal development matters
• Organize and participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences